PSG dominates Montpellier with Mbappe hat-trick, secures Ligue 1 leadership

PSG secured a convincing victory in their visit to Montpellier in a thrilling match corresponding to matchday 26 of Ligue 1. With a resounding 2-5 scoreline in their favor, the team led by Luis Enrique made it clear they were in control from the start of the match.

From the opening whistle, PSG took charge of the game and quickly took the lead on the scoreboard. It was Vitinha who opened the scoring for the Parisians with a precise finish in the 14th minute, showcasing his quality in front of goal.

However, Montpellier did not give up and managed to equalize thanks to Arnaud Nordin, who took advantage of a defensive lapse to beat the PSG goalkeeper and level the score at 1-1 after 30 minutes of play.

But Montpellier's joy would be short-lived, as Kylian Mbappe began to wreak havoc. The French forward, in impeccable form, scored a spectacular hat-trick with goals in the 22nd, 50th, and 63rd minutes, taking PSG's lead to an almost insurmountable level.

Montpellier tried to react with a goal from Teji Savanier from the penalty spot just before halftime, but PSG's dominance was too much for them. Kang In-Lee extended the lead for the Parisians with a superb goal in the 53rd minute, virtually sealing the game.

PSG dominates Montpellier with Mbappe hat-trick, secures Ligue 1 leadership

Towards the end of the match, Nuno Mendes joined PSG's celebration by scoring a goal in the 88th minute, further extending the lead and securing the victory for his team.

Also noteworthy was the performance of Randal Kolo Muani, who provided two key assists for PSG's goals. In addition, Vitinha, in addition to his goal, demonstrated his vision by providing two assists to his teammates.

With this result, PSG consolidates its position at the top of the Ligue 1 table and arrives in top form for the eagerly anticipated showdown against Marseille, known as Le Classique, scheduled for March 31st. Undoubtedly, the Parisians approach the match with full confidence after their crushing victory over Montpellier.